The Course

The course for the inaugural Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Race
provided a blend of history, scenery and New England charm as runners twice crossed over the Housatonic River as they traveled from Shelton to Derby
and back to Shelton. There will be some minor modifications for 2003. The race begins on the banks of the Housatonic in
Shelton on the spectacular new Riverwalk. The area was once the site of
the largest case of industrial arson in American history, but today has
been reclaimed as a valuable greenway in the downtown area of Shelton.

Farmers Market

Veterans Memorial

Downtown Shelton is undergoing a major change and the Riverwalk and
the adjacent Farmers Market and Veterans Memorial Park are bringing new
beauty and vitality to the area. The Market will serve as race day
headquarters with ample park behind the building.

Banners announce arrival in Derby

Derby Public Library marks the turn-around point

The race will begin and end on the Riverwalk, but along the way, it
will traverse Canal Street and Howe Avenue in Shelton before crossing the
Derby/Shelton Bridge onto Main Street in Derby. It then will head up
Elizabeth Street in Derby past the historical Sterling Opera House and the
beautiful Town Green on its way to the turn around point at the Derby
Public Library where the runners will make their turn and head for home
virtually along the same course. Click on the map or the virtual tour
links above to learn more about the course.

You can contact Race Director Glenn Gaetano for information by
e-mail or phone (203 944-0445).

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